Craig Alexander
@scraigy.bsky.social
Retired after more than 3 decades at DOJ's Environment & Natural Resources Division, which was a great place to work--home to many of the nation's best lawyers. NO DM, PORN, or SOLICITATION! Looking for news, analysis, and gallows humor, not love or sex.
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From now on whenever someone asks me a question I don’t want to answer I’m just going to start talking about the Dow until they run out of time.
February 11, 2026 at 11:03 PM
From now on whenever someone asks me a question I don’t want to answer I’m just going to start talking about the Dow until they run out of time.
The military gave a sophisticated, anti-drone laser (the use of which endangers commercial airspace) to Kristi Noem!
Yes, this is the same Noem who shot her misbehaving puppy and murdered two people in Minneapolis for exercising their constitutional rights to assembly and free speech.
Yes, this is the same Noem who shot her misbehaving puppy and murdered two people in Minneapolis for exercising their constitutional rights to assembly and free speech.
February 12, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The military gave a sophisticated, anti-drone laser (the use of which endangers commercial airspace) to Kristi Noem!
Yes, this is the same Noem who shot her misbehaving puppy and murdered two people in Minneapolis for exercising their constitutional rights to assembly and free speech.
Yes, this is the same Noem who shot her misbehaving puppy and murdered two people in Minneapolis for exercising their constitutional rights to assembly and free speech.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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Looks like Will Lewis, the recently ousted WaPo publisher who couldn’t be bothered to attend the zoom meeting to fire a third of his staff, was being paid $3m open.substack.com/pub/genewein...
Three Million Reasons to Facepalm
— So.
open.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Looks like Will Lewis, the recently ousted WaPo publisher who couldn’t be bothered to attend the zoom meeting to fire a third of his staff, was being paid $3m open.substack.com/pub/genewein...
Trump: Bezos mi culo.
Bezos: Am I in far enough?
Bezos: Am I in far enough?
February 12, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Trump: Bezos mi culo.
Bezos: Am I in far enough?
Bezos: Am I in far enough?
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Hen and chick. Rock climbing.
#wackywednesdayart #plants #photography #hensandchicks
#rockclimbing #rocks
#wackywednesdayart #plants #photography #hensandchicks
#rockclimbing #rocks
February 12, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Hen and chick. Rock climbing.
#wackywednesdayart #plants #photography #hensandchicks
#rockclimbing #rocks
#wackywednesdayart #plants #photography #hensandchicks
#rockclimbing #rocks
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Raskin: "I want the whole country to look at this. This is the attorney general of the US whose job is law enforcement. We've never had a witness who has misunderstood our rules and been unable to conform his or her conduct to our rules before. Excuse me."
February 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Raskin: "I want the whole country to look at this. This is the attorney general of the US whose job is law enforcement. We've never had a witness who has misunderstood our rules and been unable to conform his or her conduct to our rules before. Excuse me."
Remember that Board of Peace that the UN Security authorized for the transition in Gaza?
True to form, Felonious Rump designated himself by name as Chair, rather than the US President. And if he resigns or is removed (by 2/3 of the board), he still gets to designate the next chair.
True to form, Felonious Rump designated himself by name as Chair, rather than the US President. And if he resigns or is removed (by 2/3 of the board), he still gets to designate the next chair.
Key Questions About Trump's Board of Peace
Trump's creation of the Board of Peace to lead global peace-building raises questions about structure, control, and legitimacy.
www.justsecurity.org
February 11, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Remember that Board of Peace that the UN Security authorized for the transition in Gaza?
True to form, Felonious Rump designated himself by name as Chair, rather than the US President. And if he resigns or is removed (by 2/3 of the board), he still gets to designate the next chair.
True to form, Felonious Rump designated himself by name as Chair, rather than the US President. And if he resigns or is removed (by 2/3 of the board), he still gets to designate the next chair.
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Truly hard to figure which is more shocking and unprecedented--what the degraded DOJ did here, or the grand jury's heroic rebuke.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Grand Jury Rebuffs Justice Dept. Attempt to Indict 6 Democrats in Congress
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Truly hard to figure which is more shocking and unprecedented--what the degraded DOJ did here, or the grand jury's heroic rebuke.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
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Rep. Krishnamoorthi and 38 other Democrats signed a letter addressed to DHS and Dept. of Labor leadership about their use of white nationalist imagery on social media.
The letter cites the white nationalist anthem, "We'll Have Our Home Again," as an example. krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-...
The letter cites the white nationalist anthem, "We'll Have Our Home Again," as an example. krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-...
February 11, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Rep. Krishnamoorthi and 38 other Democrats signed a letter addressed to DHS and Dept. of Labor leadership about their use of white nationalist imagery on social media.
The letter cites the white nationalist anthem, "We'll Have Our Home Again," as an example. krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-...
The letter cites the white nationalist anthem, "We'll Have Our Home Again," as an example. krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-...
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“The price of coffee rose by 33.6%, ground beef by 19.3%, romaine lettuce by 16.8% and frozen orange juice by 12.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.”
The affordability President.
#RadioFreeAmerica
abcnews.go.com/Business/tru...
The affordability President.
#RadioFreeAmerica
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Trump's tariffs cost American households $1,000 last year: Research group
President Donald Trump’s tariffs cost the average American household $1,000 last year, according to new research from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.
abcnews.go.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:37 PM
“The price of coffee rose by 33.6%, ground beef by 19.3%, romaine lettuce by 16.8% and frozen orange juice by 12.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.”
The affordability President.
#RadioFreeAmerica
abcnews.go.com/Business/tru...
The affordability President.
#RadioFreeAmerica
abcnews.go.com/Business/tru...
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I made a whopping $50 in book royalties! I'm rich!
a cartoon character from spongebob squarepants is holding a bunch of money in his hands .
ALT: a cartoon character from spongebob squarepants is holding a bunch of money in his hands .
media.tenor.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:18 PM
I made a whopping $50 in book royalties! I'm rich!
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Today is the 5 year anniversary to when I slowly started losing my mind during the pandemic and began dressing up as works of art.
As my Twitter account has long been abandoned, why not make a thread of my madness on BlueSky?
This was “The Maid” by Wilhelm August Lebrecht Amberg, from 1862
As my Twitter account has long been abandoned, why not make a thread of my madness on BlueSky?
This was “The Maid” by Wilhelm August Lebrecht Amberg, from 1862
April 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Today is the 5 year anniversary to when I slowly started losing my mind during the pandemic and began dressing up as works of art.
As my Twitter account has long been abandoned, why not make a thread of my madness on BlueSky?
This was “The Maid” by Wilhelm August Lebrecht Amberg, from 1862
As my Twitter account has long been abandoned, why not make a thread of my madness on BlueSky?
This was “The Maid” by Wilhelm August Lebrecht Amberg, from 1862
There's a snow drought in the western US:over 80% of the reporting stations are reporting a significant snow drought. Unless there is significant snow fall over the next 6 weeks, most of the west is likely to experience extreme low river flows, water shortages, and frightening fire conditions.
Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West | January 8, 2026 | Drought.gov
NIDIS and its partners release these snow drought updates for the western U.S. every 4 weeks from December through June.
www.drought.gov
February 10, 2026 at 10:02 PM
There's a snow drought in the western US:over 80% of the reporting stations are reporting a significant snow drought. Unless there is significant snow fall over the next 6 weeks, most of the west is likely to experience extreme low river flows, water shortages, and frightening fire conditions.
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A federal judge issued a TRO requiring Trump to release funds for the construction of a new rail tunnel between NJ & NY but that might not last. Meanwhile, Trump wants Schumer to rename Penn Station for ... wait for it ... Trump! On the blog, I explain how this could be undone in the future. 👇
Trumpmenbashi Station, Trumpmenbashi Airport, Etc.
I am pre-writing today's blog post on the afternoon of Friday February 6 because I have a busy weekend planned. By the time this essay goes ...
www.dorfonlaw.org
February 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM
A federal judge issued a TRO requiring Trump to release funds for the construction of a new rail tunnel between NJ & NY but that might not last. Meanwhile, Trump wants Schumer to rename Penn Station for ... wait for it ... Trump! On the blog, I explain how this could be undone in the future. 👇
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Very fond of this Mr Hyde by Grickle, look at that lovely Mr Hyde face
February 9, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Very fond of this Mr Hyde by Grickle, look at that lovely Mr Hyde face
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Senate Republicans are increasingly at each other's throats over whether to change the filibuster rule to ram through bill that would mandate new voting restrictions nationwide and require proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Senate Republicans face civil war over filibuster: 'We'd be schmucks to sit here!'
Senate Republicans are increasingly at each other's throats over whether to change the filibuster rule to ram through bill that would mandate new voting restrictions nationwide and require proof of citizenship to register to vote.A loud contingent of the party is increasingly convinced that Republic...
bit.ly
February 10, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Senate Republicans are increasingly at each other's throats over whether to change the filibuster rule to ram through bill that would mandate new voting restrictions nationwide and require proof of citizenship to register to vote.
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My Latest: Contrary to many doomsayers, it is not too late to protect the midterm elections. There are steps Democrats can take now — at both the state and federal levels — to safeguard our elections. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/its-...
It’s not too late for states and Congress to stop Trump from subverting the midterms
With only nine months before the midterm elections, Trump is plotting to prevent Democrats from taking control of Congress.
www.democracydocket.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM
My Latest: Contrary to many doomsayers, it is not too late to protect the midterm elections. There are steps Democrats can take now — at both the state and federal levels — to safeguard our elections. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/its-...
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🚨 BREAKING News: An internal DHS document shows that less than 14% of nearly 400,000 individuals arrested by ICE in President Trump's first year back in power had violent criminal records.
It's the most detailed look yet at who ICE has arrested. | CBS News
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
It's the most detailed look yet at who ICE has arrested. | CBS News
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
Less than 14% of those arrested by ICE in Trump's 1st year back in office had violent criminal records, document shows
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
www.cbsnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM
🚨 BREAKING News: An internal DHS document shows that less than 14% of nearly 400,000 individuals arrested by ICE in President Trump's first year back in power had violent criminal records.
It's the most detailed look yet at who ICE has arrested. | CBS News
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
It's the most detailed look yet at who ICE has arrested. | CBS News
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
From Psalm for the Slightly Tilted
These are your coffee-stained saints
who rise not with trumpets
but with Advil.
They stand
and wait
creased like maps
of a country
that doesn’t exist anymore.
--Ilya Kaminsky (translated from Ukrainian)
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
These are your coffee-stained saints
who rise not with trumpets
but with Advil.
They stand
and wait
creased like maps
of a country
that doesn’t exist anymore.
--Ilya Kaminsky (translated from Ukrainian)
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
“Psalm for the Slightly Tilted”
“This is not / a good year. / But it has / witnesses.”
www.newyorker.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:20 PM
From Psalm for the Slightly Tilted
These are your coffee-stained saints
who rise not with trumpets
but with Advil.
They stand
and wait
creased like maps
of a country
that doesn’t exist anymore.
--Ilya Kaminsky (translated from Ukrainian)
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
These are your coffee-stained saints
who rise not with trumpets
but with Advil.
They stand
and wait
creased like maps
of a country
that doesn’t exist anymore.
--Ilya Kaminsky (translated from Ukrainian)
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Can't get any more timely than this!
February 9, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Can't get any more timely than this!
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